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Newport and the Great Folk Dream (2025)
99 min | Documentary

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Newport and the Great Folk Dream (2025)

99 min | Documentary

Through performances at the Newport Folk Festivals 1963 to 1966, Newport and the Great Folk Dream revels in a generation's discovery of its voice through their rediscovery of American musical traditions.

Director

Robert Gordon

Producers

Robert Gordon | Laura Jean Hocking | Joe Lauro

Editor

Laura Jean Hocking

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Release date

Sep 5, 2025 (Italy)

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33 cast members

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